Originally Posted by
MikeFromTokyo
Can you put an award ticket on hold with DL, pending a mileage purchase/transfer?
If it is possible to secure availability of an award before purchasing, this could be a good deal.
Yes, if done online. On the phone, the agents will not hold a reservation. However, the purchase will post immediately, so if you find availability, open up a second browser window, purchase the miles and then go back and complete the reservation.